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APRIL 25, 2000

White police are singling tribal members out, according to Yankton Sioux residents of South Dakota.

Statistics obtained by the Sioux Falls Argus Leader show that Indians are charged four times more than non-Indians.

Police denied race plays a role.

Get the Story:
American Indians Say They Are Targeted By Wagner Police (AP 4/25)
Other Sources:
Yankton Sioux claim Wagner police targeting them (The Argus Leader 4/23)
Land dispute makes law enforcement tough (The Argus Leader 4/23)
Yankton Sioux Reservation time line (The Argus Leader 4/23)